The Upper House is expected to enact laws that could allow Japanese troops to fight overseas for the first time since World War II. Prime Minister Shinzo Abe says the changes are needed to address new challenges, including China's growing military assertiveness. Critics say the laws violate the pacifist Constitution and could entangle Japan in U.S.-led conflicts.
Below are key points of the legislation, which consists of one new law and revisions to 10 existing laws.